Lactulose Prescribing at DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,072
Total Quantity
633.5K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+225.6%
DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,072 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,780 to the NHS. This is 225.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,072 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 633,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,780 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +225.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,072 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +225.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.